Entrepreneurs and founders

For the past 20 years "disruption" has been a battle cry in business. Not surprisingly, many have come to see it as a near-synonym for innovation. But...

Why do people start businesses? For the money and the chance to control their own companies, certainly. But new research from Harvard Business School...

"How do I find innovative people for my organization? And how can I become more innovative myself?" These are questions that stump most senior executives,...

If you're launching a business, the odds are against you: Two-thirds of start-ups never show a positive return. Unnerved by that statistic, a professor...

The most successful entrepreneurs aren't 20-somethings.

Founders often look to incubators and accelerators to grow their startups. But there's another option.

The void beyond Earth has become an exciting frontier for entrepreneurial ventures. SpaceX, Blue Origin, and scads of other companies are pursuing commercial...

Some start-up CEOs have too much power. Here’s what to do about it.

Include everyone's perspective.

Research shows a salary bump for former business founders and owners.

The ubiquity of internet access has caused a sharp rise in the number of businesses offering platforms that connect users for communication or commerce....

Before the days of the Internet, it was primarily venture capitalists who coached young entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley. Today, because of the phenomenal...

There's an essential, intangible "something" in start-ups--an energy, a soul. It inspires enthusiasm and fosters a sense of deep connection and mutual...

According to a study of German firms.

There is such a thing as too much rule-breaking.

You can't get the deal done over the phone.

Research finds that self-awareness training is key.

Three things to look for.

It’s in founders’ best interests to not only accept, but invite, oversight.

The best young founders know they need mentors.